Young Cassidy

Young Cassidy

He's a brawling, sprawling giant - on the make for fame and fortune and then some!

6.4 /10 21 votes
February 25, 1965 1h 50m Released

Storyline

In Dublin circa 1911, John Cassidy (Rod Taylor), an impoverished idealist, whose ambitions are restricted by the demands of looking after his family, journeys through the social injustices of Dublin life, involving himself with the rowdy tramway-men strike, dawdling with prostitute Daisy Battles (Julie Christie), and seeking a better life. He falls in love with bookshop assistant Nora (Dame Maggie Smith) who encourages him toward a life of writing. Finding success at the Abbey Theatre, his unorthodox views estrange him from family, friends, and his own past.

Key Information

Director Jack Cardiff
Writers John Whiting, Sean O'Casey
Studio Sextant Films
Rating 6.4/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Rod Taylor

Rod Taylor

John Cassidy

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Daisy Battles

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Nora

Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave

W.B. Yeats

Edith Evans

Edith Evans

Lady Gregory

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

Mrs. Cassidy

Jack MacGowran

Jack MacGowran

Archie

Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

Ella

T. P. McKenna

T. P. McKenna

Tom

Julie Ross

Sara

Robin Sumner

Michael

Philip O'Flynn

Mick Mullen

Frequently Asked Questions

Young Cassidy was released on February 25, 1965.

The runtime of Young Cassidy is 1h 50m.

Young Cassidy is a Drama movie.

Young Cassidy has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Young Cassidy is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Young Cassidy was directed by Jack Cardiff.

The main cast of Young Cassidy includes Rod Taylor, Julie Christie, Maggie Smith.

Young Cassidy is originally in English.